Hotel Cerro: San Luis Obispo
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Hotel Cerro: San Luis Obispo

I was in town for the SLO Film Festival & really lucked out. Located downtown, it’s a short walk to the theaters & restaurants. The famous Bubblegum Alley is literally behind the hotel. If you just want to chill, Hotel Cerro has everything you’d need. A gorgeous rooftop pool, drinks, patio, gardens, gym, bikes, spa…

24 Hours in Paso Robles: Treat Your Beautiful Self
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24 Hours in Paso Robles: Treat Your Beautiful Self

Let’s talk about the perfect setting for a girlfriend getaway, your special someone, which may be you, because you deserve it. Rent a car, Paso Robles is halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, both great starting points. The city is inland, east of San Luis Obispo, another great location, but that’s for another post….

Visit Glorious Palm Springs: Stay at Serene Alcazar Hotel
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Visit Glorious Palm Springs: Stay at Serene Alcazar Hotel

Palm Springs used to be the Hollywood elite’s playground. Here’s why. Only a two hour drive east from Los Angeles, you’re transported to a time when midcentury modern architecture ruled the day. The city is clean, the air is warm, the shops and restaurants inviting, the palm trees sway, the mountains call. Side note, the…

Hotel Cheval: Boutique Luxury, Paso Robles, California
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Hotel Cheval: Boutique Luxury, Paso Robles, California

Who knew that Paso Robles, California was home to the #1 small hotel in the USA, according to Trip Advisor. That distinction goes to the luxurious, four star, Hotel Cheval. They’re not exactly a secret, so book far, far in advance, there’s only 16 guest rooms. Located literally around the corner from historic downtown square,…

Find the perfect Waikiki vibe at the Laylow Hotel
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Find the perfect Waikiki vibe at the Laylow Hotel

Aloha and welcome to The Laylow, Autograph Collection, where midcentury modern style meets present-day Hawaiian charm — and they get along famously.  A refreshing, tiki-style Mid Century Modern vibe hits you the second you walk into The Laylow. Fun and retro, stylish and whimsical — this hotel brings plenty of unique, personal touches and a casual,…

moose jaw, lynn friedman, road trip, moose jaw, statue, saskatchewan, canada,
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Road Trip: MOOSE JAW, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA

Destination, Moose Jaw. I mean, the name alone is reason enough to check out this city nestled in the heart of Saskatchewan, along the Trans-Canadian Highway. And there’s some fascinating history here. Are you a Harry Potter fan? Moose Jaw is the hometown of the professional Quidditch team the Moose Jaw Meteorites. But that’s not all. Downtown…